Whether or not you need to have your wisdom teeth removed depends on a number of factors.

In some cases, the size of the jaw and teeth match perfectly so wisdom teeth can erupt naturally without causing any trouble or requiring surgery.

For patients with large teeth and smaller a smaller jaw, the mouth may not have enough room to allow for the wisdom teeth to erupt and will need to be removed. Similarly, if wisdom teeth are impacted and growing the wrong way, they’ll also need to be removed.

Sometimes orthodontic treatment in early teens involves removing the four premolars, which allows room for the wisdom teeth to erupt naturally without any issues.

In any case, an examination from the Woodgrove Dental team can determine whether or not your wisdom teeth require removal.

Read more about wisdom teeth.